AUGUST 25, 2021 - Over the past year, the 189th Airlift Wing installed approximately 175 cutting-edge 222nm ultraviolet lights throughout the campus aiding in the fight against coronavirus and other pathogens. The lights, which produce enough ultraviolet radiation to kill viruses and bacteria but not harm skin or eyes, were quickly adopted by other wings around the Air Force as … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2021
Spacecom Attains Initial Operational Capability
AUGUST 25, 2021 - The U.S. Space Command reached initial operational capability today and is on the path to meeting full operational capability in the near future, its commander said. Army Gen. James H. Dickinson spoke today at the U.S. Space Foundation's 36th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. "We were absolutely ready since day one," he said, meaning the … [Read more...]
USS America Conducts Cyclic Flight Ops With HMS Queen Elizabeth
AUGUST 25, 2021 – USS America (LHA 6), the Navy’s only forward-deployed amphibious assault ship, participated in cyclic flight operations with HMS Queen Elizabeth (R 08) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 22-24. The two ships conducted continuous flight operations for 48 hours, flexing dual-carrier – and triple-F-35 squadron – capability, as the ships feature three total F-35B … [Read more...]
USS America Fuels USS Charleston At Sea
AUGUST 25, 2021 – USS America (LHA 6), the Navy’s only forward-deployed amphibious assault ship, conducted a fueling-at-sea (FAS) with USS Charleston (LCS 18) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 20. This is the fifth FAS America has conducted in the past month. “America is committed to maritime readiness, whether our own, or the readiness of those sailing with us,” said Capt. Ken … [Read more...]
Marines Get 1,000th New Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
AUGUST 25, 2021 — Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic integrated its 1,000th Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) for the U.S. Marine Corps on Aug. 13, a significant accomplishment since fully consolidating its integration operations to Charleston a short eight months ago. “This is a testament to the dedication and talent of our workforce,” said Peter C. Reddy, … [Read more...]